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LW04 HFK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,583 mi
Last recorded167,583 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 167,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake travel long

Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise full brake check brake warning light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

damage front screen considerd not to affect drivers view

indicator/wiper switch loose

Fail 18 Jul 2017 155,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise full brake check brake warning light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

damage front screen considerd not to affect drivers view

indicator/wiper switch loose

Pass 25 Jul 2016 141,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside o/s washer weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage front screen considerd not to affect drivers view

indicator/wiper switch loose

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer sidewalls spliting both front tyres 205/65/16c

o/s washer weak

wear edges n/s front tyre 205/65/16c

Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wear o/s rear tyre inner edge 205/65/16c

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,931 miles

Engine oil. lower than minimum added 1 litre of oil

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyres: n/s/f tyre has perished side wall

Tyres: n/s/r tyre has perished side wall

Tyres: o/s/r tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,931 miles

Engine oil. lower than minimum added 1 litre of oil

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyres: n/s/f tyre has perished side wall

Tyres: n/s/r tyre has perished side wall

Tyres: o/s/r tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,608 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 78,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre starting to wear

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,104 miles

N/S/F Drop link gaiter perishing

O/S/F Tyre low tread and perishing

Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F Drop link gaiter perishing

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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LW04 HFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW04 HFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW04 HFK registered?

LW04 HFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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